First Aid

Canine First Aid Kit

FIRST AID KIT BASICS

Everyone should have their own canine first aid kit. Here is some helpful information on putting one together. This list is by no means complete or absolute. If you feel that we should add to this list, please contact the webmaster with your suggestions.

Remember, too, that new products are constantly available, so keep your eyes open and let us know when cool stuff hits the dog market. Check your kit regularly and replace/refresh supplies as needed.

Tool Box to hold all the items listed

First Aid book – people/animals

Tweezers

60% or 70% alcohol – either in a small dropper bottle or wipes

Antihistamine tablets (check with your vet for dosages and write them down!)

Hibitane disinfectant or betadine disinfectant (Hibitane disinfectant has an advantage over Betadine disinfectant to rinse wounds with because Hibitane disinfectant doesn’t have to be rinsed from the wound)

Eye ointment such as Polysporin or Neosporin (the veterinary preparation is called by several names — BNP, Vetropolycin, etc. – is the same as Neosporin)